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David Gray is a British singer-songwriter born on June 13, 1968 in Sale, south-west of Manchester, United Kingdom. He moved to Wales at age 9 and later returned to the north-west of England to attend the University of Liverpool. His musical career got early support from a dedicated Irish fan base.
After a few marginally successful releases through the 1990s, Gray’s breakthrough came with the worldwide release in 1999 of his fourth album, White Ladder; this was a critical and commercial success and included his best-known songs, “
This Years Love” and “Babylon”. In the United States, the album received a boost from jam-band leader Dave Matthews, who made it the first release by the record company he co-founded, ATO Records.
On August 11, 2001 White Ladder at last reached the top of the UK charts, having been selling steadily since its reissue the previous May, thereby setting a new record for the longest uninterrupted climb to No. 1. The follow-up, A New Day at Midnight, also hit No. 1, and Gray’s seventh album, Life In Slow Motion was released on September 12, 2005.
Gray’s early music was in a contemporary folk-rock, singer-songwriter mode; his primary instrument was acoustic guitar, with occasional piano. 1996’s Sell Sell Sell featured some rock arrangements and electric instrumentation. Starting with the release of White Ladder in 1999, Gray began to make significant use of computer-generated music to accompany his voice and acoustic instrumentation, a technique which differentiates him from many of his peers.
After a few marginally successful releases through the 1990s, Gray’s breakthrough came with the worldwide release in 1999 of his fourth album, White Ladder; this was a critical and commercial success and included his best-known songs, “
This Years Love” and “Babylon”. In the United States, the album received a boost from jam-band leader Dave Matthews, who made it the first release by the record company he co-founded, ATO Records.On August 11, 2001 White Ladder at last reached the top of the UK charts, having been selling steadily since its reissue the previous May, thereby setting a new record for the longest uninterrupted climb to No. 1. The follow-up, A New Day at Midnight, also hit No. 1, and Gray’s seventh album, Life In Slow Motion was released on September 12, 2005.
Gray’s early music was in a contemporary folk-rock, singer-songwriter mode; his primary instrument was acoustic guitar, with occasional piano. 1996’s Sell Sell Sell featured some rock arrangements and electric instrumentation. Starting with the release of White Ladder in 1999, Gray began to make significant use of computer-generated music to accompany his voice and acoustic instrumentation, a technique which differentiates him from many of his peers.
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Please Forgive Me
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Sail Away
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The One I Love
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Fugitive
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My Oh My
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Nightblindness
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White Ladder
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We're Not Right
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Say Hello Wave Goodbye
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Silver Lining
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Draw The Line
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Shoutbox
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Ano1 wrote:
Hi, David Gray has influenced me a lot. The guys brilliant. If you like this type of music, have a listen to my demos. Link to myspace is on my last fm profile.
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polyesterrbride wrote:
NYC fans: If you're seeing David at the RXP holiday show on 12/6 at the Hammerstein make sure you get there early to catch Company of Thieves...amazing live!
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foreverdamned wrote:
Has anyone seen David's newest music video yet? :) It is the music video to his duet with Annie Lennox, namely "Full Steam" - you can view it on YouTube at the following URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czvxyDgqxmM
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TheFishV2 wrote:
I think he should release some wacky electronic or folky stuff that is not intended for a commercial audience
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mhernandorena wrote:
come to Argentina please!!!!! =(
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miwa17 wrote:
anyone have the set list from 10/24...? He did an accoustic that sounded it's called Cuban Lace?
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Obeu wrote:
Like his new album very much!
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jasmineha wrote:
I listen to David Gray but I've mainly been a white ladder person. I love "alibi" though! I was wondering if the new album was really good?
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Drewmanschu wrote:
I never used to like him but I am enjoying him a lot more recently. I had white ladder for years but finally listened to it all the way through the other day, I am officially a fan for life.
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adam_crompton wrote:
Liking the new album, great voice!
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dreamaboutstars wrote:
I can't stop listening to "Draw the Line." So excited to see him when he comes to Philly!
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remcodv wrote:
Attended his concert in the ' melkweg ' in Amsterdam october 6th. Bloody brilliant is all I can say. Enjoyed every minute, and david seemed to as well. Best concert i've ever been to tbh. Sound, crowd, david, band, setlist, it all aligned.
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markozbod wrote:
great album. he never disappoint
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eljoenai wrote:
Does anyone has pictures/video of his concert in de Melkweg in Amsterdam (6 october 2009) ??? Dying to have pics!
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woezelwoezel wrote:
Nederlandse recensie Draw the Line op http://www.roarezine.com/2009/09/29/david-gray-draw-the-line/
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orange14 wrote:
Transformation is probably my favorite song on the new album... can't get enough of it, especially the ending.
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TristanLR wrote:
Draw The Line is not a bad album, but just very short of his great standards. It all sounds a bit bored and uninspired here. That said there are a couple of great tracks - "Transformation", "Fugitive" and the title track.
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mikeanderson1 wrote:
Draw the line - deal of the day ($3.99) - http://www.frugalgadgets.com/amazon-mp3-daily-deal.php
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remcodv wrote:
The new songs are awesome. Yet i don't like the recording quality of the new album, it's a bit below what i'm used to of mr. Gray.
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bigga_nigga wrote:
Shiiit, he's sweet like candy.((( I don't like this stuff.
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101.9 WRXP Presents Matt Pinfield's Holiday Extravaganza 2
Hammerstein Ballroom, New York NY, United States
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Dec
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David Gray
Apollo Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
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Dec
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David Gray
The Sage, Gateshead, Gateshead (Tyne and Wear), Newcastle, United Kingdom
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